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Ah, the Apple iPad, the tablet of tablets. The full-size iPad and its iPad mini cousin boast the best app library in the tablet space. In fact, there are so many worthwhile apps for Apple's slate that I've detailed my many favorites in the frequently updated 100 Best iPad Apps. You should read it.

That story can be a lot to absorb, I'll admit. It features 100 apps, after all. So that's why this piece, the 10 Must-Have iPad Apps, is just as essential to the app discovery process. Here I present my 10 favorites. These are the iPad apps that I currently turn to for watching movies, listening to music, taking care of business, managing finances, and generally expanding my horizons when I'm commuting, or just lounging in bed on a lazy Sunday morning.

Certainly, your mileage will vary. No one app satisfies all iPad owners, but these 10 apps are a solid starting point for people who've just fired up their first iPads. It's also a way for tablet veterans to find new apps to download in a pinch. Think of it has a starter kit, if you will.

Note: This is a highly personal list, so there's no need to email me about omissions. Seriously, Candy Crush Soda Saga will never find a home on my iPad. That said, feel free to shout out your 10 must-have iPad apps in the comment section. I'd love to see how your list differs from mine.

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For more than a decade, Jeffrey L. Wilson has penned gadget- and video game-related nerd-copy for a variety of publications, including 1UP, 2D-X, The Cask, Laptop, LifeStyler, Parenting, Sync, Wise Bread, and WWE. He now brings his knowledge and skillset to PCMag as Senior Analyst.

When he isn't staring at a monitor (or two) and churning out Web hosting, music, utilities, and video game copy, Jeffrey mentors, practices Jeet Kune Do, blogs, podcasts, and speaks at the occasional con. He also collects vinyl and greatly enjoys a craft brew.